Tyrion Or Tywin? The 8 Toughest In-Show 2014 Emmy Decisions

The 2014 Emmy nominees won’t be announced until July 10th, at which point we can bitch about Jim Parsons and the lack of Walton Goggins (AGAIN). But that’s still a few weeks away, so all we can do right now is pore over the “nominating ballots,” which are already available online. They’re interesting to look at, because it gives you a sense of the episodes and performers your favorite shows are most proud of (for instance, only two Louie episodes were submitted for Outstanding Writing For a Comedy Series: “So Did The Fat Lady” and “Pamela 3,” which hasn’t even aired yet). We’ll have full Emmy predictions soon, but until then, let’s have a look at some of the toughest in-show decisions. What I mean by that is, instead of stressing out over ALL of the nine dozen worthy Outstanding Supporting Actor In a Drama Series nominees, I’m focusing on which Lannister will be represented. It’s a win-win.

1. Outstanding Lead Actor In a Miniseries or a Movie: Billy Bob Thornton vs. Martin Freeman

I’d go with Martin Freeman, he had more material to work with in the end, Lester has a more interesting character development, and Freeman pulled it off magnificently.

Pretty sure Dinklage will win this year, the trial speech and what comes next week is golden material and he nails it all the time. But I could see a reason why Dance would win it too.

But you could debate over Boardwalk supporting actors too : Shea Whigham had his best season as Eli, Jeffrey Wright was delightful, and Micheal K Williams killed it too. And then there’s always Dean Norris, Aaron Paul and John Slattery. Definitely the toughest category.

As far as Sunny episodes, my favorite this season was by faaaaaar Charlie and Dee find love! But The Gang Broke Dee was pretty goddamn brilliant too.

She should win for Alison, obviously. If only for that scene where the Dyad guys tried to abduct her and shove her into their van, while she tried to fight them off while sounding her rape whistle……..her physicality in that scene was just pure genius.

Charles Dance should get it over DInklage. Tyrion had his speech and is more important but Tywin has a presence that demands attention.

The problem with GoT is that it expands too much. Add it up and I bet Gilly gets almost as much screen time as Tywin. Might make it a better show to have so much happening, but hurts them when it comes to awards.

I didn’t know Orange Is The New Black was a comedy. For all the headlines and tweets I’ve seen about it, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen the words “comedy” or “funny” anywhere near it. Now it makes more sense that Lauren Lapkus is on it.

No One From The Walking Dead Ever vs. No One From The Walking Dead Ever

It’s okay! They’re both winners!

Seriously, with all of the great dramas on TV, we’re throwing The Walking Dead into Emmy consideration? I know it was probably the strongest season but that doesn’t make anyone on that show anymore deserving of Emmy recognition.

I think Billy Bob is in a weird position where he’s not really doing Emmy worthy work, but he’s still playing the most entertaining character on the show and it’s undeniably gonna be iconic. But it’s still kind of flat and one note, on purpose. Whereas Martin Freeman has had a much wider range of emotions and tone to play around with.